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A Chicago-based restaurant group behind @rosemarychicago, @blvdchicago, @ilcarciofochicago, & @bartuttochicago.

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The exceptional roster of acclaimed chefs joining us for the 2027 NWWF includes Joe Flamm of Chicago’s Day Off Group in Chicago, Illinois.
James Beard Award-nominated Chef Joe Flamm is the chef/owner of Chicago’s Day Off Group and winner of Top Chef Season 15. His restaurant portfolio includes Rose Mary, il Carciofo, Bar Tutto and BLVD Steakhouse. Drawing inspiration from his Italian heritage and Croatian cuisine, Joe has earned acclaim for his bold, creative approach to cooking. In 2026, he and Day Off Group received a James Beard Award nomination for “Outstanding Restaurateur.”

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Book a private event with us (or any @dayoffgrp restaurant) in November or January, and we’ll throw in a free sparkling wine toast 🥂

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Supporting local farms, one BBQ bite at a time 🌽🔥🐷 Because farm-to-table tastes even better @greencitymarket.
Bite from Chef @insta.flamm of @bartuttochicago sourcing produce from @nicholsfarmandorchard and @mickklugfarms

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BEAUTIFUL evening for the event of the year! The @greencitymarket #ChefBBQ
So many delicious bites! Didn’t get to everything, but made a good effort!
#greencitymarket
#knowyourfarmer
#eattherainbow

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THE GRAND FLAMM ✨ Part Four: BLVD. So, I’ve been to BLVD twice now for a nightcap or pre dinner drinks with friends and the bar itself is alone worth visiting if you’re in the neighborhood or looking for a chic spot to get a drink or snack in the Fulton Market district.

The bar is looooong with lots of seats, and partially outside/open but I’ve also been here twice while it’s been raining so I can confidently say that you’re covered and comfy when it’s pouring out, so it’s a great way to be inside but KIND OF outside. My kind of nature. 😂

@meesterbill and I headed here after Rose Mary and before we shut down the piano bar down the street like the weird old people 😂 we thought we’d never become when we became friends 25 years ago.

I really need to eat here and want to try their happy hour - amazing deals including $1.50 oysters and a prime rib sando for $12.

Already plotting my return in October!

#blvdchicago #fultonmarketdistrict #grandflamm

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THE GRAND FLAMM ✨ Part Two: @bartuttochicago is an all-day dining concept by @dayoffgrp and executive chef @insta.flamm (Top Chef Colorado winner, you knew he looked familiar!). Also in the Fulton Market District, it’s a huge space with lots of seating options including al fresco dining in front on a nice day.

Since @meesterbill joined me for the weekend at this point, he was game to check it out for Saturday breakfast. We were already heading to Rose Mary for dinner and BLVD for drinks after dinner, so it was a great way to fit it in to ensure Grand Flamm completion in the weekend. Yay!

So the food. One thing about me is that I’m a pistachio LOVAH 💚. I want them in everything. So naturally I needed the pistachio latte, half of the pistachio bombolino, and the mortadella sandwich (yup, more pistachios). The hash brown side was amazing and I was very proud of limiting myself to just a bite or two.

AND everything was surprisingly reasonably priced for the quality of what we got - even the fancy coffees were less expensive than my neighborhood coffee shop back home in Austin.

I’m still thinking about the filling of that bombolino - not too sweet, but super creamy and custardy and pistachio-ey. All pastries are made fresh daily and when they run out, get ready to have your heart broken. Fortunately, we were early enough that we got my first choice. Phew 😅.

Menu is in the last slide - what are you getting when we go next time?

#grandflamm #bartutto #chicagofoodies #topchef

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THE GRAND FLAMM ✨Part One: Turned a long weekend in Chicago into participating in the Grand Flamm - a challenge to visit all @dayoffgrp restaurants in August. After falling in love with Rose Mary (to come…) in Oct 2025, knew I wanted to try @insta.flamm’s other spots so this was a no-brainer. First up? Il Carciofo (the artichoke), a Roman Italian 🇮🇹 spot in the Fulton Market district.

Literally landed at O’Hare, took the L to the hotel, checked in, dropped my bags and grabbed an uber to the restaurant in time for my 930pm reservation.

The verdict? An absolute “hell yes.” Did the chef’s counter tasting menu with wine pairings, all by my lonesome. Would do it again anytime.

Started with an amuse bouche of Carciofo alla giudia (Jewish artichoke, made famous in the old Jewish neighborhood of Rome) and a mozzarella ball wrapped in prosciutto with balsamic drizzle. This artichoke is better than the ones I’ve had in said part of Rome. Crispier and lighter and perfectly fried.

Somehow it got even better from there.

Swipe for the full rundown and menu at the end ➡️ but my favorite bite was probably the rigatoni carbonara. It’s as rich as you wish you were IRL. The wine pairings 🍷 are just the icing on the cake!

Also yes they bring you 4 gelati with the tiramisu and I busted out laughing because it was SO MUCH just for me. My sweet server admitted it’s usually for more than a party of one, but I appreciated it and did my best, nonetheless.

Have you been to Il Carciofo yet?!

#ilcarciofo #grandflamm #chicagoeeeeeats

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Ending the #grandflamm at one of our all time favorite restaurants

#dinnerdate #chicagoeats #rosemary #pasta

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What level of meat sweats is it when they bring out a whole extra table for your steak?

#datenight #steak #meatsweats #dinklife #grandflamm

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Year 8 at @drinkandgather’s backyard BBQ; this time with the team from @bartuttochicago reminiscing on the days when I lived around the corner and celebrating back here after Top Chef before everything aired. Thanks to everyone for coming out year after year; it’s always a blast getting to cook for you.

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Get you a man who gets a table pancake for 2

#lunch #lunchdate #grandflamm #chicagoeats #brunch

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Kicking off The Grand Flamm on a high note

#dinner #datenight #chefstable #chicagoeats #grandflamm

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